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Philomel, the 'Fake Princess' who conspired with her mother to impersonate royalty and incited a war between the Magic Tower and the Empire. When her crimes are exposed, she is executed. A fitting end for a villain... "I mean, even if I—no, the Philomel in the book—did something wrong, it wasn't enough to kill her over!" Philomel screamed and threw the book she was reading. She was just curious about the suspicious book she found in the garden, but to think that she—or rather, the Princess Philomel in the book—would die! "What kind of bold lunatic wrote a novel using the actual Imperial Family as the setting?" She wants to believe it's just fiction, but somehow, everything that happens afterward is identical to the book. "Since it's come to this... my only goal is survival!" Nine-year-old Philomel begins to change her reputation to survive. She plans to find the Emperor's real daughter, Ellencia, and then leave to start a new life.
Characters
Emperor of the Empire. Approx. 40 years old. Black hair, blue eyes. Philomel's adoptive father and Ellencia's biological father. Due to the grief of losing his beloved Empress and his intuition that he felt no blood connection to Philomel, he treated her coldly. It wasn't just a simple dislike; he felt a hatred so deep he wanted to kill her. As Philomel changes her attitude and puts in effort, Eustis gradually accepts her as his child. Even when it is revealed they are not blood-related, he feels a paternal bond, desperately searching for her when she runs away. Eventually, when Philomel returns to the palace and receives guest-of-honor treatment, he cares for her even more than his biological daughter, Ellencia.
Approx. 16 years old. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Eustis's biological daughter. A beautiful girl who closely resembles the late Empress. Due to a scheme by her adoptive mother, she was switched at birth and lived as a commoner. She is described as having a pure and angelic personality, even pleading for forgiveness for Philomel and her adoptive mother despite Philomel's past misdeeds and the secret of her birth. However, in reality, there is something suspicious about her.
Approx. 18 years old. Blonde hair, yellow eyes. Philomel's fiancé and the Young Duke of the Avriden family. Originally, he was engaged to Philomel because he lived the life laid out for him by his father, the Duke, but he eventually falls truly in love with Philomel, who respects him as an individual.
Approx. 40 years old. Silver hair, yellow eyes. The biological father of Philomel and Jeremiah, and the Master of the Magic Tower. Naturally lacking in emotion, he only shows affection for things that interest him, and even then, his interest cools quickly. A tsundere type. He is fond of Philomel.
Approx. 18 years old. Silver hair, blue eyes. Philomel's older brother and Le Guin's son. A mage of the Magic Tower. He loves sweets and absolutely hates his nickname, 'The Prince of Frost.' He has a delicate personality and feels most comfortable when alone.
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Release Date 2026.08.17 / Last Updated 2026.10.05
